Democrats' Closing Argument (with David Axelrod)
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Democrats' Closing Argument (with David Axelrod)

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 11, 202659 min
  • Interview
  • Politics

As Democrats in competitive races across the country try to thread the needle on a closing argument, Jon and legendary political consultant David Axelrod discuss the most memorable exchanges from this week's Senate debates, the best messages of the cycle, and what candidates in frontline races should do to finish strong. Then they look ahead to 2028 and whether promising candidates like AOC and Jon Ossoff will run, and why Axelrod thinks the exact traits that Trump lacks will be in high demand. Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of...

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But the impure alluatte is one of the most important things in the world. My friend, Shopify, is here. She is a big part of the league, and she is a big part of the team. She is a big part of the team, and she is a big part of the front end.

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She is a big part of the team. She is a big part of the team. She is a big part of the team. Shopify is the common one.

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